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C501 RJR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,068 mi
Last recorded3,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 RJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 3,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 4,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 75 miles

Dash/Speedo has been changed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,355 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,126 miles

offside rear reflecter damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear reflecter damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,899 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front headlamps misting but not effecting the beam pattern or illumination

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 38,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front headlamps misting but not effecting the beam pattern or illumination

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,518 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 34,085 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,571 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C501 RJR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C501 RJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C501 RJR registered?

C501 RJR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1985.

Is C501 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C501 RJR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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